Bringing the science of leadership to the art of parenting Q&A Bringing the science of leadership to the art of parenting A new book co-authored by a Wharton School professor dissects the challenge of working parents looking for greater harmony, connection, and impact in all parts of life.
A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor Ben Jealous, former head of the NAACP, is a visiting scholar in the Annenberg School for Communication, the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Wharton. He is teaching a class on social innovation, part of SP2’s Nonprofit Leadership program. Q&A A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor The visiting scholar discusses the social innovation class he is teaching, plus why it’s key to focus on local civil rights victories and the need to take a long view of history.
The history behind International Women’s Day A march through Petrograd on March 8, 1917, the inaugural year for International Women’s Day. Q&A The history behind International Women’s Day Kristen R. Ghodsee, professor of Russian and East European studies, talks to Penn Today about the global holiday’s history, and why America has been late to embrace it.
With ‘The Sacramento of Desire,’ Julia Bloch completes a personal trilogy Q&A With ‘The Sacramento of Desire,’ Julia Bloch completes a personal trilogy The creative writing professor’s most recent book of poetry focuses on her desire for making a family as a member of the queer community.
Tales of bringing the dead back to life Q&A Tales of bringing the dead back to life Meet Vikram Paralkar, an oncologist at Penn Medicine who has received extraordinary attention for his new fiction novel, “Night Theater,” a story where a surgeon is asked to bring the dead back to life.
Demystifying feline behavior The behavior of cats can perplex even their staunchest fans. Q&A Demystifying feline behavior Carlo Siracusa and James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine contextualize recent findings in cat behavior science, debunk some cat-related myths, and explain why our kitties are not just “low-maintenance dogs.”
A hallmark year in voting history A vintage suffrage banner from the early 20th century. (Image: Birmingham Museums Trust) Q&A A hallmark year in voting history This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment as well as the bicentennial of Susan B. Anthony’s birth. Penn experts reflect on Anthony’s legacy and voting rights today.
International film and the Oscars Q&A International film and the Oscars Cinema & Media Studies Senior Lecturer Meta Mazaj describes Hollywood's traditional attitude toward international films and the chances of Korean film “Parasite” winning Best Picture at the Oscars.
A look back into humanity’s collective history, through religious rituals and practices Q&A A look back into humanity’s collective history, through religious rituals and practices In a Q&A, psychology doctoral student David Yaden describes his new book, which touches on traditions from Hinduism, Buddhism, and 11 other religions.
The future of innovation in consumer technology Q&A The future of innovation in consumer technology Wharton’s David Hsu discusses what the recent Consumer Electronics Show says about the consumer technology landscape and what innovations will become prevalent in the future.